fatherhood

The therapeutic benefit of “alone time”

Around mid-January of this year, I finally took the leap into a career that I had actively avoided in the past because of what I thought it signified. I quit my 9-5, and focused all my productive energy on teaching and writing, the only things I now do. They are different, and also the same; … Continue reading »

DALAI LAMA: A meaningful life

NY Times Opinionator: The Meaningfulness of Lives

The Meaningfulness of Lives By TODD MAY  . Who among us has not asked whether his or her life is a meaningful one?  Who has not wondered — on a sleepless night, during a long stretch of dull or taxing work, or when a troubled child seems a greater burden than one can bear — whether … Continue reading »

Religion and modern life

Faith and fatherhood: A Valentine’s Day reflection

There are different types of Dads out there: with kids, without kids, even those still preparing to be a dad someday soon. Like you, I am in search of my personal definition for fatherhood. It was July 2007 when my father passed away, a period in my life that my rational mind figured would be … Continue reading »

The purpose of an education

On Friday, October 22, 2010 at the Viewpoint Conference Room in Ackerman Union, UCLA Samahang Pilipino celebrated what would have been Manong Larry Itliong’s 97th birthday. Alumni had an opportunity to share some remarks; this is an abridged version of mine. I have a reflection and a challenge. Both are fitting with the economy being … Continue reading »